Sirius-3 Navtex 3-Frequency

Sirius-3
GMDSS Tri-Channel Navtex Receiver
Owner’s & Installation Manual

Version 2.6
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Disclaimer

Sirius is a brand name owned by Polaris Electronics A/S, Denmark.

We reserve the right to change specifications and instructions given

in this manual without notices.

No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the

manual, although every care has been taken to make it as complete
and accurate as possible.

This manual applies to Sirius firmware 3383 (1.1.2008),

Build time December 23. 2011 (5392).

Polaris Electronics A/S

Kaerholt 1
DK-9210 Aalborg SO
Denmark

Telephone: +45 9631 7900

Fax: +45 9631 7901
E-mail: info@polaris-as.dk
Web: www.polaris-as.dk

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Table of Contents Page

Owner’s Manual .............................................................................- 4 -

Safety Notices .............................................................................- 4 -
About the Sirius-3 Navtex receiver.............................................- 5 -
Home Screen ........................................................................- 6 -
Setup Menu .........................................................................- 8 -
System Settings ................................................................. - 10 -
Declaration of Conformity ....................................................... - 14 -
Green Passport ........................................................................ - 15 -
Standard Format of Navtex Messages..................................... - 16 -
Subject Indicators .................................................................... - 17 -
Installation Manual ...................................................................... - 18 -
Sirius-3 Connectors .................................................................. - 18 -
Compass Safe Distance ............................................................ - 19 -
Power Connection ................................................................... - 19 -
Ground Connection ................................................................. - 19 -
Antenna Connection ................................................................ - 20 -
Printer Connection .................................................................. - 20 -
GPS Connection ....................................................................... - 21 -
ECDIS Connection .................................................................... - 22 -
Central Mute Connection ........................................................ - 22 -
Alarm Relay Connection .......................................................... - 23 -
AUX Connection....................................................................... - 23 -
System configuration - example .............................................. - 24 -
Firmware Update ......................................................................... - 25 -
Warranty and Service .................................................................. - 26 -
Validity ......................................................................................... - 27 -
End of Life Statement .................................................................. - 27 -

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Owner’s Manual
Congratulations with your new Sirius-3 GMDSS Navtex receiver with
touch screen operations.

Safety Notices

Before installation please read the Installation Manual carefully.

The equipment must be 10-32 V DC powered only.

Do not open the Sirius-3 or the active antenna.

Unauthorized opening will invalidate the warranty.

The equipment is designed for operation in temperatures between

-15o C and +55o C. Do not use the Navtex receiver in temperatures
which exceed this range.

The Sirius-3 is waterproof from the front only.

A Navtex receiver is an aid to safe navigation and should not lead to

a reduction in the level of good navigation practice.

The propagation of radio signals may vary over time. No liability can
be accepted for the non reception of Navtex messages.

Connection to a source of UTC data to NMEA 0183 is recommended

for the best operation and automatic date-time information.

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About the Sirius-3 Navtex receiver

Your Sirius-3 has been designed to meet all requirements for use on
board a SOLAS convention vessel.

The Navtex receiver has three separate receiver channels, 490 kHz,
518 kHz and 4,209.5 kHz, for simultaneous reception of Navtex
messages.
It can be set up to filter stations and/or message types that are not
required by the user, however, some message categories at 518 kHz
are mandatory and can therefore not be switched off.

There is no on/off switch, as the equipment must always be turned

on, so that Navtex messages are received even in port.
If the equipment is installed with an external switch at the main
electrical switchboard, please, be sure that the equipment is turned
on at least one hour before departure.

The touch screen is the only Man-Machine-Interface.

It is designed for fingertip operation only.
Please, do not use sharp instruments when keying the buttons or
texts.

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Home Screen

Buttons function description:

Press to switch between daylight and night colour theme.

It will take the Navtex receiver a few seconds to change
theme.

Press to enter “Setup menu”.

The menu will be described in details on page 8.

Press to view a listing of all received messages.

It is possible to view a single message from the list by
touching it. Furthermore, you can select or deselect 490
and/or 4,209.5 kHz messages in the right side. You cannot deselect
518 kHz, as the monitoring of this frequency is mandatory.

Press to view a selected message.

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When the Sirius-3 is at the home screen, a summary of the latest

Navtex messages is shown.

This icon indicates that the Sirius-3 is receiving a Navtex

message at 518 kHz.

If an emergency message is received, a sound warning

will be triggered (if “Alarm sound” is enabled) and a red
dot will appear in this area. Press it to acknowledge.

To enter the message view menu you can either select a message by
touching the text and then press .

From this menu you can choose to print the message ,

lock the message , delete the message or return back to the
home screen .

If a message consists of more than 10 lines, you can toggle up and

down with the arrows in the right side.

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Setup Menu

Filter coast station(s) by designator and/or frequencies.

Select the Coast Stations you want to use for each of the
three frequency bands 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4,209.5 kHz.

All coast stations are enabled by default as shown in the figure

above. Should you, however, want to disable all coast stations, the
mandatory services A, B, D and L are still received on 518 kHz.

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Filter messages by designators.

Please note A, B, D and L for 518 kHz are mandatory and
will always be displayed.

Locked messages
If messages are locked, they can be deleted in this menu
only and not by the “Delete all messages” button.

Visible messages
A maximum of 1,000 messages are selectable, however,
we recommend no more than 400.

Delete all messages

For safety reasons you have to confirm your choice.
Notice that locked messages cannot be deleted here.

System Settings
The menu will be described in details on page 10.

About
Contains information about firmware version, etc.

Home
Press this button to go back to the home screen.

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System Settings

Screen Setup
Adjust brightness and contrast levels.
For safety reasons the display settings will be reset at
every power cycle.

Time
Adjust date and time if not connected to GPS or other UTC
source.

Sound
Choose if sound should be on/off when messages/alarms
are received or when using touch screen. Furthermore,
you can see the status of Central Muting, if connected.

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Printer
Press this button to enter the printer menu.

Enable “Print messages” to print all received messages.

If “Print messages” is not enabled, a single message can be printed,

by pressing in the message view menu.

Use the “Cut paper” button to switch ON/OFF the internal knife in
the printer.

ECDIS
From this menu a connection to an ECDIS system can be
enabled or disabled.

Press the “Send test” button to test the connection to the ECDIS
system. If the ECDIS system doesn’t send acknowledgements press
the “Ignore ACK” button.

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GPS
From this menu the status of an external GPS unit can be
viewed.

If a printer is connected you can press to print a position label

with UTC Time and Date. These labels are useful when you write
positions in the logbook or in case of an emergency.

Turn antenna power on or off.

Red light indicates that antenna power is
turned off and green light that it is turned on.

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Diagnostics
This menu contains a self-test of the Sirius-3 Navtex
receiver.

Radio Receiver: If OK, displays the average signal strength in dBm.

Random Access Memory, RAM: Displays the amount of free

memory.

Flash Storage: Confirms OK.

Database Integrity: Verifies the database integrity.

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Declaration of Conformity

A Declaration of Conformity is downloadable from our web site:

http://www.polaris-
as.dk/files/certificates/sirius/ec_declaration_of_conformity_polaris
_bureau_veritas_signed_270410.pdf

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Green Passport

A Green Passport is downloadable from our web site:

http://www.polaris-as.dk/Default.asp?Action=Details&Item=835

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Standard Format of Navtex Messages

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Subject Indicators

A Navigational Warnings*
B Meteorological Warnings*
C Ice Reports
D Search and Rescue Information*
E Meteorological Forecasts
F Pilot Service Messages
G Available
H LORAN Messages
I Available
J SATNAV Messages
K Other Electronic Navaid Messages
L Navigation Warnings (other than A)*
V Special Services
W Special Services
X Special Services
Y Special Services
Z No Message on hand

(*) Services A, B, D and L for 518 KHz cannot be rejected by the

receiver.

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Installation Manual
The Sirius-3 Navtex receiver package includes:

· Sirius-3 Navtex receiver

· 1.5 m Power Cable

· User & Installation Manual

· Test Sheet

Sirius-3 Connectors

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Compass Safe Distance

Distance to compass must be at least 70 cm.

Do not install the Navtex receiver closer to magnetic compasses.

Power Connection

Please use the included 1.5 m power cable with plug. Connect the
Sirius-3 to 12 or 24 V DC (10-32 V DC). Red wire to + and black to -.
It is recommended to include a fuse in the power supply.

The male power plug can be mounted in the right female connector
only.

PWR Connector pin-out

Pin Number Connection Notes
1 V+ Ship’s Supply 12/24 V DC
2 V+ Ship’s Supply 12/24 V DC
3 NC No Connection
4 V- Ship’s Supply - V
5 V- Ship’s Supply - V
6 V+ Ship’s Supply 12/24 V DC
7 NC No Connection
8 NC No Connection
9 V- Ship’s Supply - V

Ground Connection

Connect ground plane to the Sirius-3 Navtex receiver for optimum

receiving conditions.

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Antenna Connection

Standard cable for Navtex installation is RG58 which can be used up

to 25 meters. However we strongly recommend using a double
shielded cable such as RG214.

Mount a male PL259 plug on the antenna cable. Sirius-3 is designed

for NA-3S Active Antenna, but you can use a passive whip antenna
as well.

If you connect an active antenna, remember to enable antenna

power. When the indicator turns green, the Sirius-3 supplies voltage
through the coax cable. If you connect a passive antenna, make sure
that antenna power is turned off!

Printer Connection

A USB printer (P/N SIR PRN) can be connected to the Sirius-3.

If you connect a Printer to the USB port remember to configure it in

the Printer menu.

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GPS Connection (NMEA 0183)

Use the NMEA port to connect a GPS. The sub-D pins are to be
connected as described below.

When a GPS is connected UTC is automatically updated.

Sirius-3 will receive the information from these NMEA sentences:

- RMC (Time and Date)

- GGA (Position)

NMEA 0183 port pin-out

Pin Number Connection Notes
1 GND Ground
2 NC No Connection
3 NC No Connection
4 TX+ Option
5 TX- Option
6 NC No Connection
7 NC No Connection
8 RX- NMEA 0183 Input-
9 RX+ NMEA 0183 Input+

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ECDIS Connection

The Sirius-3 can be connected to an ECDIS system by the ECDIS port.

Please contact your ECDIS dealer for information on the
connections.

The NMEA0183 format transmitted to the ECDIS is CRNRX and

CRALR.

Send test transmitted string:

$CRNRX,003,001,01,TD02,0,044113,24,12,2011,097,0,A,==========================*13

$CRNRX,003,002,01,,,,,,,,,,========^0D^0AISSUED ON SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 2011.*6D

$CRNRX,003,003,01,,,,,,,,,, ^0D^0ASIRIUS3 TEST MESSAGE^0D^0A*31

$CRALR,044113,051,A,V,NAVTEX: Test button pressed*0E

Example of Navtex message string:

$CRNRX,002,001,02,RD15,3,044329,24,12,2011,062,0,A,^0A1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B*1E

$CRNRX,002,002,02,,,,,,,,,, C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U*19

$CRALR,044330,003,A,V,NAVTEX: Search and rescue information*52

$CRALR,044411,003,A,V,NAVTEX: Search and rescue information*56

Central Mute Connection

A Central Mute switch can be connected to pin 2 and 6.

It will be enabled by a connection between the two pins.

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Alarm Relay Connection

When an alarm is received an internal relay is pulled and a

connection between pin 3 and 7 is made.

ECDIS port, Alarm Relay and Mute pin-out

Pin Number Connection Notes
1 GND Ground
2 Mute A Mute Input +
3 Alarm com Alarm relay
4 TX+ IBS port Output +
5 TX- IBS port Output -
6 Mute B Mute Input -
7 Alarm No Alarm relay
8 RX- IBS port Input -
9 RX+ IBS port Input +

AUX Connection

This port is used for special applications only.

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System configuration - example

The Sirius-3 Navtex receiver can be customized to suit your

installation. The following illustration is an example of a system.

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Firmware Update

If a firmware update is required, please download the firmware

image to the root of a FAT32 formatted USB memory stick.
Mount the USB memory stick in the USB port, power cycle the unit
and follow the instructions on the screen.
Do not interrupt firmware update during the process.

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Warranty and Service

The Sirius-3 Navtex has a 24 months warranty from the date of

purchase.

Warranty Service is available worldwide through authorized

service dealers.

Products returned will, at the sole discretion of Polaris Electronics

A/S, either be repaired or replaced free of charge within normal
working hours. Freight charges, insurance, duties or any other costs
are the responsibility of the customer.

Maximum liability shall not, in any case, exceed the contract price of
the products claimed to be defective.

On-Board Service can be arranged by Polaris Electronics A/S or

local service dealers upon request. Expenses associated with
replacement of the defective modules/parts, on-board time,
overtime, travel, lodging, per diem, insurance, duties or any other
costs are the responsibility of the customer. Additional expenses
associated with replacement of antenna cable, dry docking and
precautionary measures are not covered by this warranty.

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Validity: This warranty is effective only when proof of purchase and

equipment serial number are presented. Furthermore, the
installation and operation have to be carried out in accordance with
the product manual. Warranty liability does not apply to any
equipment which has become inoperative due to misuse, accident,
neglect, sea water damage or unauthorized repair.
Polaris Electronics will not be liable for any loss, incidental or
consequential damages whether based upon warranty, contract or
negligence, or arising in connection with the sale, installation, use or
repair of the product. Consequential damages include, but are not
limited to, any loss of profit, property damage or personal injury.
The terms of warranty as described does not affect your statutory
rights.

All enquiries relating to this warranty or approved service agents

should be sent to:

Polaris Electronics A/S Telephone: +45 9631 7900

Kaerholt 1 Fax: +45 9631 7901
DK-9210 Aalborg SO E-mail: info@polaris-as.dk
Denmark Web: www.polaris-as.dk

End of Life Statement

The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

aims to minimize the environmental impact from electrical and
electronic devises when they reach end of life.

We strongly urge you to treat the equipment in accordance with

local legislation when it becomes waste after end of life.

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